President Eisenhower and Vietnam

By aaguirre158

  • First Indochina War Begins

    First Indochina War Begins
    Following months of steadily deteriorating relations, the Democratic Republic of Vietnam launches its first consorted attack against the French.

  • Geneva Accords Begins

    Geneva Accords Begins
    Delegates from nine nations convene in Geneva to start negotiations that will lead to the end of hostilities in Indochina. The idea of partitioning Vietnam is first explored at this forum.

  • First Indochina War Ends

    First Indochina War Ends
    The war ended with the agreement signed in Geneva in July 1954.

  • Southeast AsiaTreaty Organization (SEATO)

    Southeast AsiaTreaty Organization (SEATO)
    The purpose of the organization was to prevent communism from gaining ground in the region. Although called the “Southeast Asia Treaty Organization,” only two Southeast Asian countries became members.

  • Viet Cong Begins To Attack On Diem's Government

    Viet Cong Begins To Attack On Diem's Government
    (COULD NOT FIND THE EXACT DAY) The Viet Cong is the guerrilla force that, with the support of the North Vietnamese Army, fought against South Vietnam (late 1950s–1975) and the United States (early 1960s–1973).